SuanSupplyCalendar
Trade calendar 2026-2027
Key dates for importing from China and selling online, October 2026 to mid 2027.
Updated
The trade dates that move costs and lead times for importers and online sellers: summits, fairs, rule changes and shopping dates, each with its source. "Reported" dates are not yet officially confirmed.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Event | What it could mean for importers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140th Canton Fair (autumn session, in progress) Guangzhou, China | A common window for meeting suppliers and checking new-season pricing. | Confirmed (source) | |
| EU EUR 2 handling fee per item on online sales starts (expected) European Union | A fixed EUR 2 per item on goods sold online to EU consumers, at any value, on top of the EUR 3 duty on parcels up to EUR 150. | Confirmed (source) | |
| 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Shanghai, China | China's national import expo, mainly aimed at selling into China rather than sourcing from it. | Confirmed (source) | |
| US Section 301 China product exclusions and port-fee suspension reported to expire United States | Reported expiry of certain tariff exclusions; whether they are renewed requires a new USTR notice, so check the Federal Register. | Reported (source) | |
| COP31 UN Climate Change Conference Antalya, Türkiye | Climate and carbon-related trade measures are often discussed at COP meetings, which can touch on product rules and shipping costs. | Confirmed (source) | |
| Singles' Day (11.11) shopping festival China (online, global platforms) | Chinese platforms and suppliers are typically busy around this date, which can affect factory and courier capacity. | Reported (source) | |
| 49th ASEAN Summit Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines | ASEAN meetings can include trade and supply-chain announcements relevant to Southeast Asian sourcing alternatives. | Reported (source) | |
| APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting 2026 Shenzhen, China | APEC leaders may issue statements on trade facilitation, customs and e-commerce across Asia-Pacific economies. | Confirmed (source) | |
| Black Friday United States (and global online retail) | Peak holiday sales period; carrier and marketplace capacity is typically tight around it. | Confirmed (source) | |
| Cyber Monday United States (and global online retail) | Online-focused sales day following Black Friday. | Confirmed (source) | |
| G20 Leaders' Summit 2026 (US presidency) Trump National Doral, Doral (Miami), Florida, USA | G20 communiques sometimes address trade and tariffs; any outcome is uncertain until announced. | Reported (source) | |
| US-China trade truce end date (as reported) United States and China | Reported by the US Treasury Secretary; not yet confirmed in an official notice from either side. | Reported (source) | |
| Chinese New Year 2027 China | Many factories pause around the holiday; the length of closure varies by supplier, so confirm with each one. | Confirmed (source) | |
| 141st Canton Fair (spring session) Guangzhou, China | A main spring window for meeting suppliers; confirm dates and registration on the official site. | Reported (source) |
Not yet dated
- East Asia Summit 2026: Expected mid-November 2026, alongside the ASEAN Summit (source)
- CPTPP Commission meeting (11th): November 2026, exact day to be announced (source)
- Mercosur presidential summit (Dec 2026): December 2026, at the end of Uruguay's presidency; date and city to be announced (source)
- Pacific Alliance presidential summit: Date to be announced (source)
- WTO General Council meetings (late 2026 and 2027): Dates on the WTO's own meeting calendar (source)
- USPS January 2027 price change (unconfirmed): January 2027, if USPS follows its usual pattern; not yet announced (source)
- Canada Post January 2027 rate change (unconfirmed): January 2027, if Canada Post follows past years; not yet announced (source)
- Chinese New Year factory shutdown window: Roughly late January to late February 2027; varies by factory (source)
- EU-Mercosur agreement: ratification and application milestones: 2026 to 2027; no fixed date yet (source)
- USMCA annual joint review (2027): By July 1, 2027; date not yet announced (source)
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